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Don't Fir-get To Recycle That Tree

12/29/2020

 
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25-30 million real trees are brought into people's homes for the holidays in the United States alone, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.  Don't let yours be one that ends up in a landfill where it decomposes to create harmful “landfill gas;” a mixture of  methane and carbon dioxide.

Recycle them instead, and give them back to the environment! 

Bringing our trees to the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility’s (RDF aka “Dump”) compost area, ensures that they find their way back into the soil. The RDF actually encourages it, asking we just make sure to remove all tree decorations – including ornaments, tinsel and garlands – and the stand, or anything else that may be attached to the tree. 

In addition, Wellesley’s Natural Resources Commission reminds residents to dispose of holiday greenery responsibly. Dumping them in parks and conservation areas might seem like returning nature to nature, but it’s actually illegal.

As environmentally conscious townspeople and educated consumers, it is our responsibility to know where and how our tree is being properly disposed of. If taking a trip to the RDF is not in your future, time is not in your favor, or if roof scratching, messy tree needles aren’t your thing, let some WHS graduates take your tree to the dump for you for a nominal fee. 

Start your “no pollution” New Year's resolution by getting your tree to the RDF to return to the earth. 

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    • Our Mission and Who We Are
  • Take Action
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      • Donate
      • Volunteer
    • Individual Action >
      • Food
      • Landscaping
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      • Gas
      • Gift Wrap
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    • More Action In Wellesley >
      • Other Local Organizations
      • Run For Office
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Green Schools
    • Mission and Who We Are
    • Teachers >
      • Environmental Education
      • Green Cerify your Elementary Classroom
      • Book recommendations
      • Classroom tips
      • Posters! Walk to School. Litterless lunch
    • Parents >
      • Smart Event Guide
      • Borrow Free Supplies for Your Event!
      • School Supply list
      • End of year Locker Cleanout Tips
    • Families